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Mid-Valley Southern Baptist Association News and Notes March 29, 2007 Prayer Requests  Please be in prayer for: Bill Smith, former pastor of First Baptist Church Clovis, as he recovers from leg amputation surgery last Friday.  Bill is in Horizon Health & Rehabilitation Center (Herndon & Chestnut) Room 306 if you would like to visit him.    Allen Greaves, son of Richard and Helen Greaves. Allen has ALS.  Please continue to pray for Allen, his wife, Lorraine, his children, and Helen who helps to care for Allen.    My Mom as she recovers from second hip surgery and other health issues. -- Rita Also, Wayne Massie who is the husband of my daughter's work supervisor.  Wayne was on a flight to Las Vegas last evening when he had a heart attack.  He is scheduled for surgery today.--Rita Leadership Development Association VBS Workshop   This event will provide VBS workers a winning game plan afor Mid-Valley Churches in reaching children and families for Jesus Christ through VBS.   This workshop is a forum for VBS workers to learn effective strategies, resources, share ideas, and build momentum toward an effective VBS. Workshop Coordinator:  Susie Mendez Location: Crosspoint Church, 2518 N. Cedar Avenue (on Cedar, south of Shields) Date/Time: Saturday, April 28, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm -- please RSVP to either MV office 297-5550 or Susie Mendez at 227-5366.  Cost: $5/person (includes continental breakfast and lunch) Lunchtime Leadership Series - Pastors and ministerial staff meet at Cross Point Church from 11:30AM to 1:15PM.  Bring a lunch.  Willow Creek Summit DVD  and discussion:     Thursday, April 12, 11:30-1:15 pm " When Business    Thinking Fails the Church" by Jim Collins Mission Mobilization ESL as a Second Language  --  Learn to teach English as a Second Language as a Mission Outreach.  This workshop is to help train and equip believers to share the love of Christ with people in our communities whose first language is not English.  Share in the joy of teaching and showing Christs's love with international students, migrant workers or visiting family members. Location: Copper Springs Church, 1365 Fifth St, Clovis Dates/Times:  Thursday May 3, 5:30 pm-9:30 pm; Friday May 4 5:50 pm - 9:30 pm; Saturday May 5, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Trainer: Monta Jo Erikson, CA SB Literacy Missions Coordinator Cost: $35/person or $45/couple (includes manual, continental breakfast, and lunch on Saturday) Registration will be accepted until April 3 at the Mid-Valley Association office via email at mvsba@yahoo.com or phone at 297-5550. Church Mission Leaders - Next meeting will be Thursday April 12, 2007 6:00PM - 8:00PM at the Mid-Valley office.  This Missions Priority Action Team is open to all who share a passion for Great Commision action through local churches. Fellowship/Networks Minister's Breakfast Next Week.... Each Tuesday morning at Country Waffle, Blackstone & Dakota, 8:00 - 9:30 am. Rich Johsntone will speak on Tuesday, April 3.   Pastors Prayer Cluster Mid-Valley pastors meet every Thursday at 10:00 am, Crosspoint Church. Join us as we pray for our churches and community. For further information, please contact Pastor Johnny Mendez at 227-5366 or 824-4821. Mid-Valley Children's Camps 2007: Teen Camp, Our Space.Com -- God's Network, June 17-20, for students who have completed grades 6th-8th.  Cost $135. Children's Camp, Bible Bee -- The Challenge, June 20-23, for students who have completed grades 3rd-5th.  Cost $100. At camp in 2007 Larry Bubb, House Band, volleyball and soccer clinics, polar bear swimming challenge, mission projects, bible study, building networks of friends, great food, experiencing God in Creation, meeting Jesus face to face.  For more information contact MV office at 297-5550 or Pastor Lee Yarbrough, Camp Director at 584-7255 or check out www.campideas.blogspot.com.  Camp registration forms, medical forms and counselor forms are available on our web site.   Church News NewLife Community Church  will be participating in a community Easter Sunrise Celebration in Easton.  Pastor Mark Jackson and Youth Pastor Aaron Kellar will be leading this community service.  Easter Sunday, April 8, 6:35 am, corner of Lincoln & Elm.   Trinity Southern Baptist Church is presenting "The Living Lord's Supper" Friday, March 30 at 7:00 pm; Saturday, March 31 at 6:00 pm; Sunday, April 1 at 6:00 pm. 4890 East Holland Ave, Fresno.   Oakview Baptist Church Auberry has 20 sturdy, older padded chairs (mustard color) with arm rests and other types of chairs to give away.  You may contact Pastor Dale Fink at 855-3900 or pastordale@netptc.net.   Iglesia Bautista Central Fresno is in need of a keyboard player to be on the worship team.  Contact Al Smith at 906-4122 if interested.   Lifeway Baptist Church has 175 Easter bulletins will tear away response card to give away.  Please contact Rhoda or Pastor Darrell at 228-1614. Church Resource Look here for Minister's Tax Guide Resource.  This tax guide published annually by Guidestone is available to help ministers and /or their tax preparers. CSBC Events RefresHer Weekend - April 20-21.  Look here for more information.      California Baptist Foundation   California Baptist Foundation is coordinating more tours this year:  Historic East Coast, Ireland, and Scotland.  Carole Leathem is coordinating the trips.  Find details here.

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Mid-Valley Southern Baptist Association News and Notes March 22, 2007 Prayer Requests  Please be in prayer for: Bill Smith, former pastor of First Baptist Church Clovis, as he is in Fresno Heart Hospital with complications.   Allen Greaves, son of Richard and Helen Greaves. Allen has ALS.  Please continue to pray for Allen, his wife, Lorraine, his children, and Helen who helps to care for Allen.  Even though Allen's physical condition continues to worsen, Richard says his spirits are high, he continues to praise God, and has an infectious smile.  The family is so thankful for your continuous prayers and support.   Troy Clark, First Baptist Church Firebaugh, as he recovers from eye surgery.   My Mom as she recovers from second hip surgery and other health issues.  She did see the orthopedic surgeon today for a follow-up appointment.  He said both surgeries are healing well -- she needs to continue with therapy to gain strength.  Rita   Your prayers are greatly appreciated. Leadership Development Association VBS Workshop   This event will provide VBS workers a winning game plan afor Mid-Valley Churches in reaching children and families for Jesus Christ through VBS.   This workshop is a forum for VBS workers to learn effective strategies, resources, share ideas, and build momentum toward an effective VBS. Workshop Coordinator:  Susie Mendez Location: Crosspoint Church, 2518 N. Cedar Avenue (on Cedar, south of Shields) Date/Time: Saturday, April 28, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Cost: $5/person (includes continental breakfast and lunch) Lunchtime Leadership Series - Pastors and ministerial staff meet at Cross Point Church from 11:30AM to 1:15PM.  Bring a lunch.  Willow Creek Summit DVD  and discussion:     Thursday, April 12, 11:30-1:15 pm " When Business    Thinking Fails the Church" by Jim Collins Seminary Extension Class - 4th Quarter The Book of Acts -- a study of the book of Acts, Luke's account of how Christianity overcame various obstacles to spread throughout the Roman world during the first Christian century. Call Rita at the Association office 297-5550 to register.  Class begins Tuesday, March 27. Mission Mobilization ESL as a Second Language  --  Learn to teach English as a Second Language as a Mission Outreach.  This workshop is to help train and equip believers to share the love of Christ with people in our communities whose first language is not English.  Share in the joy of teaching and showing Christs's love with international students, migrant workers or visiting family members. Location: Copper Springs Church, 1365 Fifth St, Clovis Dates/Times:  Thursday May 3, 5:30 pm-9:30 pm; Friday May 4 5:50 pm - 9:30 pm; Saturday May 5, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Trainer: Monta Jo Erikson, CA SB Literacy Missions Coordinator Cost: $35/person or $45/couple (includes manual, continental breakfast, and lunch on Saturday) Registration will be accepted until April 3 at the Mid-Valley Association office via email at mvsba@yahoo.com or phone at 297-5550. Annie Armstrong Easter Offering for North American Missions In 2005, Mid-Valley churches gave $38,000 to support North American mission efforts.  Find resources to promote the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering here.     Church Mission Leaders - Next meeting will be Thursday April 12, 2007 6:00PM - 8:00PM at the Mid-Valley office.  This Missions Priority Action Team is open to all who share a passion for Great Commision action through local churches. Fellowship/Networks Minister's Breakfast Next Week.... Each Tuesday morning at Country Waffle, Blackstone & Dakota, 8:00 - 9:30 am. Pastor Tom Sims, Baptist Temple Fresno, will lead in prayer time on Tuesday March 27th.   Pastors Prayer Cluster Mid-Valley pastors meet every Thursday at 10:00 am, Crosspoint Church. Join us as we pray for our churches and community. For further information, please contact Pastor Johnny Mendez at 227-5366 or 824-4821. Mid-Valley Children's Camps 2007: Teen Camp, Our Space.Com -- God's Network, June 17-20, for students who have completed grades 6th-8th.  Cost $135. Children's Camp, Bible Bee -- The Challenge, June 20-23, for students who have completed grades 3rd-5th.  Cost $100. At camp in 2007 Larry Bubb, House Band, volleyball and soccer clinics, polar bear swimming challenge, mission projects, bible study, building networks of friends, great food, experiencing God in Creation, meeting Jesus face to face.  For more information contact MV office at 297-5550 or Pastor Lee Yarbrough, Camp Director at 584-7255 or check out www.campideas.blogspot.com.  Camp registration forms, medical forms and counselor forms are available on our web site.     Church News Ladies... Copper Springs Church Clovis will be hosting Mom's Central on Thursday, April 12, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm.  Light lunch and childcare are provided (bring a sack lunch for your child).  Topic: What's My Style: Finding a Style that "Fits" You.  Cheri Bertelsen, Certified Image Consultant, will help you find your innate personal style. Location: 1363 Fifth Street, Clovis. Church Resource Look here for Minister's Tax Guide Resource.  This tax guide published annually by Guidestone is available to help ministers and /or their tax preparers. CSBC Events RefresHer Weekend - April 20-21.  Look here for more information.    PK (Preacher's Kid) Retreat - March 30-April 1, 2007 in Santa Barbara, CA.  The statewide network of PK's are invited to San Marcos Christian Camp in Santa Barbara to worship, fellowship, and learn with each other. All leaders are PK's.  For details look here.  Call the Association office at 297-5550 if you want to carpool.   California Baptist Foundation CBF moved earlier this week to a new office complex located at 7084 N. Maple Avenue, Fresno 93720.  The phone number remains the same 322-1001.  Strongtower Financial offices will stay at 7120 N. Whitney, Ste. 105, Fresno 93720.   California Baptist Foundation is coordinating more tours this year:  Historic East Coast, Ireland, and Scotland.  Carole Leathem is coordinating the trips.  Find details here.

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H.B. London Quotes

I jotted down some notes from the "Sustaining Pastoral Excellence" conference with H.B. London this week.


Jesus asks Peter, in John 21, some pointed questions which can be paraphrased as:

"Do you love me more than your ministry?"
"Do you love me more than who you are?"
"Do you love me more than what you do?"
"Do you love me more than life itself?"

"If you can do anything else than follow me the rest of your liufe, Peter, do it, because this is going to cost you big time."

"The moment we say to Him, 'Yes, Lord, I love You,' He gives us a task and He gives us a cross."

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Mid-Valley Southern Baptist Association News and Notes March 15, 2007 Prayer Requests  Please be in prayer for: Alan Greaves, son of Richard and Helen Greaves.  Alan has ALS.   My Mom as she recovers from second hip surgery and other health issues.  Rita   Your prayers are greatly appreciated. Leadership Development Association VBS Workshop   This event will provide VBS workers a winning game plan afor Mid-Valley Churches in reaching children and families for Jesus Christ through VBS.   This workshop is a forum for VBS workers to learn effective strategies, resources, share ideas, and build momentum toward an effective VBS. Workshop Coordinator:  Susie Mendez Location: Crosspoint Church, 2518 N. Cedar Avenue (on Cedar, south of Shields) Date/Time: Saturday, April 28, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Cost: $5/person (includes continental breakfast and lunch) Lunchtime Leadership Series - Pastors and ministerial staff meet at Cross Point Church from 11:30AM to 1:15PM.  Bring a lunch.  Willow Creek Summit DVD and discussion. Thursday, March 22, 11:30-1:15 pm "Tribal Warfare" by Peg Neuhauser Thursday, April 12, 11:30-1:15 pm " When Business Thinking Fails the Church" by Jim Collins Seminary Extension Class - 4th Quarter The Book of Acts -- a study of the book of Acts, Luke's account of how Christianity overcame various obstacles to spread throughout the Roman world during the first Christian century. Call Rita at the Association office 297-5550 to register.  Class begins Tuesday, March 20. Men's Fraternity Workshop - This event is for men's leaders and pastors who are looking for an excellent option to spiritually challenge men through a weekly men's gathering.  Men's Fraternity is a proven men's resource that helps churches begin or revitalize their men's ministry.  March 24, 2007 from 9:00AM to Noon at the Ministry Resoure Center, 678 E Shaw in Fresno.  Register Here.   Ministers' Leadership Cruise April 23-27. Inspiration, education, restoration and recreation on this 4-day Carnival Cruise for ministers, spouses and their families. Click here for detailed information and registration. Mission Mobilization ESL as a Second Language  --  Learn to teach English as a Second Language as a Mission Outreach.  This workshop is to help train and equip believers to share the love of Christ with people in our communities whose first language is not English.  Share in the joy of teaching and showing Christs's love with international students, migrant workers or visiting family members. Location: Copper Springs Church, 1365 Fifth St, Clovis Dates/Times:  Thursday May 3, 5:30 pm-9:30 pm; Friday May 4 5:50 pm - 9:30 pm; Saturday May 5, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Trainer: Monta Jo Erikson, CA SB Literacy Missions Coordinator Cost: $35/person or $45/couple (includes manual, continental breakfast, and lunch on Saturday) Registration will be accepted until April 3 at the Mid-Valley Association office via email at mvsba@yahoo.com or phone at 297-5550. Annie Armstrong Easter Offering for North American Missions In 2005, Mid-Valley churches gave $38,000 to support North American mission efforts.  Gregg Farah, church planting missionary in New York City, speaks of the impact of this offering, "I know of at least 21.5 million reasons to give to the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering for North American Missions! That's the number of people we are praying will find a church home in our community. Without funding through the Annie Armstrong offering, we would never have started a church in the heart of New York City!"  Find resources to promote the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering here.     Church Mission Leaders - Next meeting will be Thursday April 12, 2007 6:00PM - 8:00PM at the Mid-Valley office.  This Missions Priority Action Team is open to all who share a passion for Great Commision action through local churches. Fellowship/Networks Minister's Breakfast Next Week.... Each Tuesday morning at Country Waffle, Blackstone & Dakota, 8:00 - 9:30 am. Speaker for Tuesday March 20th TBA.   Pastors Prayer Cluster Mid-Valley pastors meet every Thursday at 10:00 am, Crosspoint Church. Join us as we pray for our churches and community. For further information, please contact Pastor Johnny Mendez at 227-5366 or 824-4821. Mid-Valley Children's Camps 2007: Teen Camp, Our Space.Com -- God's Network, June 17-20, for students who have completed grades 6th-8th.  Cost $135. Children's Camp, Bible Bee -- The Challenge, June 20-23, for students who have completed grades 3rd-5th.  Cost $100. At camp in 2007 Larry Bubb, House Band, volleyball and soccer clinics, polar bear swimming challenge, mission projects, bible study, building networks of friends, great food, experiencing God in Creation, meeting Jesus face to face.  For more information contact MV office at 297-5550 or Pastor Lee Yarbrough, Camp Director at 584-7255 or check out www.campideas.blogspot.com.  Camp registration forms, medical forms and counselor forms will be mailed to churches this week and available on our web site next week.   Church News Lifeway Baptist Church Fresno has 175 Easter bulletins (with tear off response card) to give away.  Contact Life BC at 228-1614 if your church can use these bulletins.   Trinity Southern Baptist Church Fresno is presenting "The Living Lord's Supper" Easter Musical/Drama on Friday, March 30 at 7pm; Saturday, March 31 at 6pm; Sunday, April 1 at 6pm.   Office furniture available -- FREE!  Pastor Keith French, Stoney Creek Baptist Church Coarsegold, has 4 office desks, 8 file cabinets and other office supplies available to give to churches or ministries.  If interested contact Keith at 658-8411.  Church Resource New Internet-based worshop helps churches stay compliant:  The Internal Revenue Service has launched a new Internet-based version of its popular Exempt Organizations Workshop covering tax compliance issues confronted by small and mid-sized tax exempt organizations, including charities and churches. The target audience for the free online workshop, Stay Exempt -- Tax Basics for 501(c)(3)'s, is organizations that have no tax experts on staff or have no or limited contact with outside advisors on tax compliance issues.  The training program can be accessed at www.stayexempt.org or from a link on the IRS website at www.irs.gov/eo.    The source of this information came from an article by Caroline Burks, GuideStone Financial Resources, SBC.    CSBC Events RefresHer Weekend - April 20-21.  Look here for more information.    PK (Preacher's Kid) Retreat - March 30-April 1, 2007 in Santa Barbara, CA.  Thestatewide network of PK's are invited to San Marcos Christian Camp in Santa Barbara to worship, fellowship, and learn with each other. All leaders are PK's.  For details for here.  Call the Association office at 297-5550 if you want to carpool.

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Sustaining Pastoral Excellence Event

H.B. London

Fermin Whittaker

H.B. London and Fermin Whittaker addressed community pastors yesterday at the Sustaining Pastoral Excellence. About 150 area ministers attended the event. London leads the Pastoral Leadership ministry at Focus on the Family. Whittaker is the Executive Director of the California Southern Baptist Convention. One By One Leadership sponsored the event and Cornerstone Church hosted it. A number of Mid-Valley ministers attended.